Patient's question:
Does a man need surgery if he has excessive foreskin? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello, phimosis refers to a condition where the foreskin completely covers the glans penis, preventing it from naturally protruding. However, the foreskin can be retracted during cleaning, masturbation, or sexual intercourse. Due to chronic irritation from urine and smegma, phimosis can lead to balanoposthitis, causing swelling, redness, erosion, and repeated cross-infection of the foreskin and glans. If left untreated, the inflammation may spread upward along the reproductive tract, affecting the prostate, seminal vesicles, and epididymis. Additionally, it can be transmitted to sexual partners during intercourse. Furthermore, it may also cause premature ejaculation. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for examination and, if necessary, undergo surgery.